EERF6395 Homework Set #1

1. What was the first form of wireless communication? 2. Consider two ways to implement an intelligent cruise control (radar) system in a vehicle: 1. RF 2. Laser diode a) What are two advantages of an RF-based system compared to a laser-based system? b) What are two advantages of a laser system compared to an RF system? 3. What type of satellite system is used for the following? a) Iridium phone system b) GPS c) DBS 4. a) What are two advantages of a LEO satellite system compared to a GEO system? b) What are two advantages of a GEO satellite system compared to a LEO system?

5. Assuming the earth is a perfect sphere, show calculations and determine the maximum line of sight permissible for an electromagnetic wave emanating from a 50-meter tall antenna in Miami, Florida to a small boat at sea in the Atlantic Ocean.

(We will discuss your answers in class on Tue, Jan. 28th.)